Shields, Charles E. 1947-2025 Maryville, Mo.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Charles Elmer Shields, 78, Maryville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born Feb. 2, 1947, in St. Joseph, to C. Herschel and Mildred (Smith) Shields. He graduated from Nodaway Holt High School in Graham, Missouri, in 1965.

Charles served his country in the Army National Guard, and was a member of the James Edward Gray Post 100 American Legion in Maryville.

He was owner/operator of Shields Trucking and participated in the Colorado wheat harvest.

Survivors include his sons, Charles W. and Brandon S. Shields; sister, Linda Schreffler; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Inurnment Maitland, Missouri, Cemetery at a later date.

Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.